I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
Gender Equality: Status & roles of men and women. AQA Relationships / Human Rights. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson or standard lesson (no prior knowledge required)
Double lesson / easily separated into two single lessons (Part 1 and Part 2)
**Resource light- easy to follow. **
Suitable for delivering: AQA Relationships/Human Rights: Status and roles of men and women/Gender Equality (Christianity, Islam & Humanism)
Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings)
Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about the roles of men and women
Explain two religious’ beliefs about the status of women in British contemporary society.
Men and Women have Equal rights. Evaluate
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson, your feedback is most welcome.
HOLY BOOKS. ISLAM. AQA. Islam Beliefs. Sources of Authority: Quran, Holy Books, Sunna and Hadith. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes). Date on slide updates automatically
SINGLE LESSON
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – Sources of Authority: Quran, Holy Books, Sunna and Hadith
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• The Quran is the most important source of authority for Muslims. Evaluate.
Activities include:
Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
JESUS: LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY. AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Christianity: Life, Death & Legacy (Great Commission) of Jesus. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically
DOUBLE LESSON EASILY BE SPLIT INTO 2 SINGLE LESSONS
Resource light
Easy to follow (with notes)
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Christianity: Life, Death & Legacy (Great Commission) of Jesus
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• Define different types of families and state which are legal in the UK
• What is the nature of the family
• What is the role of parents and children
• Evaluate whether the nuclear family is the ideal family type
Activities include:
Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ANIMAL STATUS & USE. Theme B: Status/Use of Animals (Food/Testing) Christianity, Islam, Humanism. Concise, comprehensive challenging exam-focused revision or lesson (prior knowledge not necessary). **Resource light- easy to follow. ** DOUBLE LESSON
Suitable for delivering:
AQA Theme B Humans and Animals (Christianity, Islam, Humanism)
Students will be able to:
Explain religious beliefs about the use of animals for food
Evaluate whether it is wrong to use animals for food.
Explain religious beliefs about animal experimentation
Evaluate whether animal experimentation is always wrong with reference to religious scripture and contemporary philosopher, Peter Singer
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
RESPONSES TO PERSECUTION & JIHAD. GCSE REVISION: Islam/Christian Practices. Concise, comprehensive and** challenging exam-focused** revision lesson. Resource light- easy to follow. Double lesson.
FOR DELIVERING:
AQA Religious Studies: Islam/Christian Beliefs and Practices
Students will be able to:
Explain how Christians respond to persecution
Explain two conditions of Lesser Jihad
Evaluate which is more important lesser or greater Jihad
Evaluate whether persecution is always a negative thing. Refer to Christian beliefs
Activities include:
Reading log activity, information sheet, Video activities, 5 and 12-mark exam questions with model answers. Peer assessment.
Your review is most welcome.
Islam Practices Revision of the following topics: Risalah, Festivals, Ramadan and Sources of Authority
Concise, compressive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson Suitable for a double lesson. Resource light- easy to follow. Suitable for delivering:
AQA Religious Studies: Islam Beliefs and Practices
Students will be able to:
• Explain the meaning of all festivals and how they are celebrated
• Evaluate the importance and role of the prophets in Islam
• Explain the meaning of Ramadan and how it is practiced
• Evaluate which has the most authority, Hadith or the Quran
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Peer assessment.
CHRISTIAN WORSHIP (Christian Beliefs AQA) RESOURCE FREE LESSON
Suitable for a single lesson. No printing required and easy to follow
Suitable for delivering:
AQA Religious Studies: Christian Beliefs / Worship and Prayer
Students will be able to:
• Explain various styles of worship
• Evaluate each style of worship pointing out the strengths of each
• Explain why the Lord’s Prayer is important to Christians
Activities include:
Matching definition to images / paired discussion / writing tasks with writing frames e.g. Evaluate question with sentence starters
DESIGN + FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENTS & EVALUATION. AQA THEME C. EXPLORE ARGUMENTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, CRITICISMS AND CHRISTIAN RESPONSES (THEODICIES). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused. Resource light & easy to follow
Suitable for a revision but prior knowledge is not necessary.
Double lesson
FOR DELIVERING:
AQA Religious Studies: Theme C: ARGUMENTS FOR GODS EXISTENCE
Students will be able to:
Explain the design argument
Explain two scientific accounts of creation
Explain the problem of evil and its theodicies
Evaluate: ‘If God were loving, there would be no suffering in the world.’
Evaluate: ‘The First Cause argument successfully proves the existence of God’
Activities include:
Reading log activity, information sheet, video tasks plus a variety of 5 and 12-mark exam questions complete with model answers and self-assessment success criteria.
Miracles, Revelation and Visions. ARGUMENTS FOR GODS EXISTENCE. (Christianity, Islam and Humanism). Concise, comprehensive and** challenging exam-focused.** **Resource light & easy to follow. **
Suitable for a revision but prior knowledge is not necessary. Suitable for a **double lesson. **
FOR DELIVERING:
AQA Religious Studies: Theme C: ARGUMENTS FOR GODS EXISTENCE: Miracles, Revelation and Visions
Students will be able to:
Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about miracles
Evaluate whether the argument from miracles is successful
List types of general revelation.
Explain two religious beliefs about Special Revelations.
Evaluate whether visions are evidence that God exists.
Activities include:
Reading log activity, information sheet, video tasks plus a variety of 5 and 12-mark exam questions complete with model answers and self-assessment success criteria.
Your review is most welcome.
Polygamy, Sex outside Marriage &Divorce (Christianity/Islam). AQA Relationships. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson or standard lesson (no prior knowledge required)
Double lesson or easily separated into two single lessons. **Resource light- easy to follow. **
Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme: Relationships (Christianity, Islam,)
Content includes: Polygamy, Sex outside of Marriage & Divorce
Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings)
• Explain two contrasting beliefs about polygamy
• Explain two similar religious beliefs about adultery
• Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about pre-marital sex
• Evaluate whether divorce is ever right
****Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
Marriage, Same sex parenting & Contraception. AQA RELATIONSHIPS: Students will learn: Purpose of marriage, same sex marriage and parenting, families, contraception. Concise, comprehensive, challenging and exam-focused revision or lesson (no prior knowledge necessary)
Double lesson (or easily divided into 2 x single lessons) **Resource light- easy to follow. **
Suitable for delivering: AQA Theme: Relationships (Christianity, Islam, Humanism)
Content includes: Purpose of marriage, same sex marriage & parents, families, contraception
Students will be able to:
• Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about contraception
• Evaluate whether same sex marriage is acceptable
• Explain two similar religious beliefs about the purpose of marriage
• Evaluate whether Marriage is outdated
• Explain two similar beliefs about same sex parenting
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson, your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIANITY & POVERTY. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Role of the Church/response to worldwide poverty/Christian Relief organisations. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused .
Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light & easy to follow
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Role of the Church/response to worldwide poverty/Christian Relief organisations (Christian Aid)
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
Explain two ways in which a worldwide Christian relief organisation carries out its mission overseas. 5 marks
Evaluate whether it is always right to give charity 12 marks
Activities include:
Paired Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers and analysis. Video task to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest! / structured discussion / self/peer assessment with student friendly success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN, ISLAM & HUMANIST BELIEFS: AFTERLIFE. GCSE REVISION LESSON. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson. Resource light- easy to follow.
FOR DELIVERING:
AQA Religious Studies: Islam/Christian/Humanist Beliefs
Students will be able to:
Explain Islam, Christian and Humanist beliefs about the afterlife
Explain Christian beliefs about Judgement and salvation
Explain how belief in the afterlife influences Muslims
Evaluate whether it is reasonable to believe in life after death
Evaluate whether a loving God would send anyone to hell
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with information sheet and model answers. Peer assessment.
DISCRIMINATION & FREEDOM OF RELIGION . AQA HUMAN RIGHTS REVISION OF: Social Justice, Freedom of Religion and Discrimination. (Christianity/Islam). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision or lesson (no prior knowledge required)
**Resource light- easy to follow. **
Double lesson or easily separated into two single lessons (Part 1 and Part 2)
**Suitable for delivering: AQA Human Rights: Social Justice, Freedom of Religion and Discrimination (Christianity/Islam) **
Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings)
Explain two similar religious views about racism
Explain two to similar religious views about sexual discrimination
Evaluate whether Religious people have more of a duty to fight for social justice
Evaluate whether Everyone should have unlimited Freedom of Religion
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Mastery: writing a persuasive conclusion, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson, your feedback is most welcome.
AFTERLIFE & PREDESTINATION. AQA. Islam Beliefs. The Afterlife & Predestination and influence on Muslims. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes)
Date on slide updates automatically
SINGLE LESSON
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – The Afterlife and its influence on Muslims
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• Explain two ways belief in the afterlife influences Muslims
Activities include:
Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE & LIFE AND STEWARDSHIP. AQA. Science, Christianity and Islam. DOUBLE LESSON. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused. Resource light- easy to follow. Suitable for revision but prior knowledge is not necessary.
Double lesson.
FOR DELIVERING:
AQA Religious Studies: ORIGINS OF UNIVERSE/LIFE PLUS STEWARDSHIP: Science, Christianity and Islam
Students will be able to:
Explain contrasting Christian beliefs about the origins of the universe and life
Explain two similar religious beliefs about the duty of stewardship.
Evaluate whether Science proves religious beliefs about the origins of the universe to be incorrect with reference to scripture.
Evaluate whether abuse of the environment is impossible to stop with reference to scripture
Activities include:
Reading log activity, information sheet, variety of 5 and 12-mark exam questions complete with model answers and self-assessment success criteria. Plus: optional video tasks to enhance learning and give tired hands some rest!
Your review is most welcome.
NATURE OF ALLAH. AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: ISLAM BELIEFS. Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light & easy to follow
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: ISLAM BELIEFS NATURE OF ALLAH
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
Explain Muslim beliefs about the nature of Allah
Evaluate whether ‘transcendent’ is the best way to describe Allah
Activities include:
Paired Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers and analysis / structured discussion / self/peer assessment with student friendly success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Pilgrimage (examples, importance and comparison to other forms of worship) Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. **Resource light & easy to follow **
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES: Pilgrimage (examples, importance and comparison to other forms of worship)
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
Explain two contrasting examples of Christian pilgrimage. 4 marks
Evaluate whether pilgrimage is the most important form of worship God. 12 marks
Activities include:
Paired Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers and analysis. Video task to enrich learning and give writing hands a rest! / structured discussion / self/peer assessment with student friendly success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AFTERLIFE & SALVATION. AQA. Christianity & Islam. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes)
DOUBLE LESSON CAN BE SPLIT INTO TWO PARTS
SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING:
AQA RELIGIOUS STUDIES: Afterlife and Salvation /Christianity & Islam
Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):
• Explain and evaluate Islam, Christianity and Humanist beliefs about the afterlife
Activities include:
Recap starter, reading log task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
POVERTY, EXPLOITATION & CHARITY. AQA Religious Practices/Human Rights: Poverty, Exploitation and Charity (Christianity/Islam). Concise, comprehensive and challenging exam-focused revision lesson or standard lesson (no prior knowledge required)
Double lesson easily separated into two single lessons (Part 1 and Part 2). **Resource light- easy to follow. **
Suitable for delivering:
AQA Religious Component/Human Rights: Religion, Wealth, Poverty, Exploitation and Charity (Christianity, Islam & Humanism)
Students will be able to: (With reference to scripture/sacred writings)
Evaluate whether everyone should give to charity 12 marks
Explain two similar views about exploitation 5 mks
Explain two similar views about paying alms 5 mks
Explain two ways a Christian worldwide relief organisation helps people
Giving alms is the most important pillar in Islam. Do you agree? Evaluate
Activities include:
Reading log activity, exam questions with model answers. Structured discussion/ Optional video tasks to enrich learning and give their writing hands a rest, Peer/self assessment with success criteria.
I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson, your feedback is most welcome.